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Radio Shack 5-in-1 Family Favorites Remote Control

★★★☆☆
2.6

based on 14 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.2

 

Pros

  • Easy setup (5)
  • Nice button configuration (3)
  • Ergonomic design (2)
  • Good value (2)
  • Easy to use (1)
  • Good performance (1)
  • Nice features (1)
  • Reliable (1)
  • Strong signal (1)
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Cons

  • Incompatible (4)
  • Weak signal (2)
  • Dark button-no backlight (1)
  • Instructions make no sens (1)
  • Not pvr friendly (1)
  • Stops working (1)
  • Too many buttons (1)

Best Uses

  • Replacement (5)
  • Paper weight (1)
 
 
 

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Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 14, 2008

Radio Shack 5-in-1 Family Favorites Remote Control Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
So far so good!

"We have an almost 4 year old Toshiba TiVo/DVD (SD-H400) and the original remote is failing. The buttons that we use the most are becoming harder and harder to activate. We couldn't even buy a replacement from Toshiba and were considering buying a whole new DVR ($300+). Instead we found this remote [...]. It was easy to set up and we got it working for the TV and DVR quickly. We can't seem to be able to prog..." Read Full Review »

Oct 28, 2007 by LuckeyDuckey

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
How do you program it?

"Thought I got a good deal on this thing. Took it out of the package and went to program it and the instructions talk about a LED that blinks when you program it. Well there isn't any LED on this remote. I even went into a dark room and changed the batteries thinking maybe it was an LED under the buttons. I even tried to guess program it. But no, its as if the instructions are for an entirely different remot..." Read Full Review »

Feb 14, 2008 by Dragon

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Radio Shack 5-in-1 Family Favorites Remote Control Review

So far so good!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Nice Button Configuration

    Cons

  • Dark button-no backlight

    Best Uses

  • Replacement
 

"We have an almost 4 year old Toshiba TiVo/DVD (SD-H400) and the original remote is failing. The buttons that we use the most are becoming harder and harder to activate. We couldn't even buy a replacement from Toshiba and were considering buying a whole new DVR ($300+). Instead we found this remot …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 28 2007
LuckeyDuckey
SoCal
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[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 5-in-1 Family Favorites Remote Control Review

How do you program it?

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Incompatible
  • Instructions make no sens

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Thought I got a good deal on this thing. Took it out of the package and went to program it and the instructions talk about a LED that blinks when you program it. Well there isn't any LED on this remote. I even went into a dark room and changed the batteries thinking maybe it was an LED under the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Feb 14 2008
Dragon
Washington
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  • Practical
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Radio Shack 5-in-1 Family Favorites Remote Control Review

great cheap replacement remote for Tivos

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Nice Button Configuration
  • Nice Features

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Replacement
 

"Great inexpensive remote for controlling PVRs like Tivo and similar units. Has PVR/Tivo specific buttons. I have two, one would not work until I adjusted battery contacts. (manufacturing quality questionable???) Works great for controlling odd old devices like Toshiba Tivo/DVD recorder units. [...] "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 15 2008
Jayhawk on the left coast
Silicon Valley
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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 5-in-1 Family Favorites Remote Control Review

This Sucks

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Incompatible
  • Weak Signal

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I bought this unit because I lost my original remote during my move. This remote is difficult to program, easy to screw up and has a limited (about 5 foot) range. Looks like I will have to buy another remote that is made better. I am totally frustrated with this purchase. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 3 2007
Tom the cowboy
Fort Worth
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Radio Shack 5-in-1 Family Favorites Remote Control Review

All Show - No Go !!!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Incompatible
  • Not PVR Friendly

    Best Uses

  • Paper Weight
 

"I was looking for a remote that also controlled my PVR (Tivo). After programming the PVR codes (all of them) several of the PVR control buttons don't do anything near what they are supposed to! "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Dec 6 2007
Strawman
Greenwich, CT
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